1,400 students take part in STEM competition

The ADNOC Yas in Schools National Finals 2025 is underway at Yas Marina Circuit, uniting 1,400 students from 113 schools across the UAE in a nationwide celebration of youth, innovation, and education.

The finals held on Sunday June 22, brought together over 310 teams supported by 113 teachers in a series of high-energy STEM competitions.

Now in its 15th year, the ADNOC Yas in Schools programme is one of the country’s flagship initiatives for future skills development – empowering students to apply science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) to real-world challenges.

This year’s finals feature national-level contests across F1 in Schools, Formula Ethara, and 4x4 in Schools, each designed to build core competencies in engineering, design, sustainability, and collaboration.

Throughout the week, students will showcase their ability to think like professionals – engineering miniature race cars, crafting team brands, developing sponsorship strategies, and presenting their work to expert judges.

The winners of the F1 in Schools National Finals will go on to represent the UAE on the global stage at the F1 in Schools World Finals later this year.

Ali Al Beshr, General Manager of Yas Marina Circuit, said:

“This year’s finals showcase the ambition, creativity, and skill that define the ADNOC Yas in Schools programme. We are proud to support ADNOC’s commitment to youth empowerment, sustainability, and STEM development – and to watch the UAE’s next generation rise to the challenge.”

The competition reflects key national priorities, from fostering future-ready talent to reinforcing the role of sustainability in innovation.

By encouraging diverse student participation and hands-on learning, the programme continues to build a strong foundation for the UAE’s knowledge-based economy. Many participating teams feature students from underrepresented groups, with sustainability embedded into both their engineering approaches and presentation narratives.

Since its launch, ADNOC Yas in Schools has delivered over one million hours of student learning across more than 1,100 schools nationwide.

The programme supports ADNOC’s wider CSR mission and aligns closely with the UAE’s education, sustainability, and economic development goals – serving as a key platform for nurturing homegrown talent in science and engineering.